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Special Education Courses

Special Education courses can help you learn individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior management strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and assessment techniques tailored for diverse learners. You can build skills in adapting curriculum, fostering communication with families, and implementing interventions that support students with varying needs. Many courses introduce tools like assistive technology, data tracking software, and collaborative platforms that enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student engagement.


Popular Special Education Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Goal Setting, Patient Education And Counseling, Resilience, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Communication, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Innovation, Empowerment

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Development, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, World History, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Research Design, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics, Writing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción: Universidad Austral
  • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University

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